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Where to start in building a beginner's system?

I have a old Sonus Faber Concerto speakers. The receiver I had stopped working. I would like to replace the receiver with high end audio (music only) system. I use IPOD as the source. What kind of receiver / amps / IPOD transport should I get? Which brand? Should I buy my components here in Audiogon? Or Am I better off buying it from a dealer? What would be a good budget to start with?

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celtic66
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IPod as front end is fine.  Posters are correct to suggest bypassing the built-in DAC as it is marginal.  

The Naim DAC-V1 is great and found used for between $1200-$1600.  I own one and it can be used as a preamp with volume.  

Paired with Elac Navis powered speakers $2700 new would be sweet.  Balance of the monies for stands and cabling.

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